When to Visit Edmonton

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The best time to visit Edmonton is in the summer between May and September when the city hosts many world-famous festivals and concerts such as the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

How to Get to Edmonton

Plane

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is located six miles south of the city center. Visitors can transfer to downtown via the 747 public bus, which runs every 30 minutes and costs C$5. Alternatively, travelers can also connect to the city center by taxi or private rental car.

Train

VIA Rail offers daily connections from other Canadian cities such as Winnipeg, Toronto, Saskatoon, and Montreal. A one-way ticket from Saskatoon costs C$70 and takes 8.5 hours.

Car

Take the SK-14 W from Saskatoon to reach Edmonton in six hours' driving time.

Bus

Greyhound, Red Arrow Motorcoach, and Executive Express offer routes between cities. A one-way ticket from Calgary costs C$129 and makes the journey in under three hours.

How to Get Around Edmonton

Public Transportation

Edmonton Transit System offers many bus routes throughout the city, with a daily pass costing C$8.25 and a single-ride ticket at C$3.20. Tickets and passes can be bought within the designated station kiosks.

Taxi

Taxi rates start at C$3.50 and will cost around C$15 for a ride between destinations in downtown Edmonton.

Car

Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis offer daily rental vehicles for as little as C$20.

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Shopping Streets

Whyte Avenue and 124th St offer the best boutique shopping opportunities in the heart of downtown. The West Edmonton Mall is the biggest shopping mall selling food, clothing, jewelry, toys, and housewares.

Groceries and Other

Earth's General Store and Loblaw City Market are the biggest grocery stores. A dozen eggs costs C$3.25.

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